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     • Marion Island is cold, windy, and remote—about half way between Antarctica and the southern tip of Africa. That makes it a great spot for studying the Southern Ocean—from the weather to the seas to the abundant life. In fact, a dozen or more hardy souls spend 13-month stretches doing just that.
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   Why should you visit Marion Island?

   • Marion is a jewel in South Africa’s Island crown – it is wild and beautiful, hosts globally important seabird populations and charismatic marine megafauna. In the past, Marion Island was visited by sealers and whalers who targeted the abundant marine megafauna of the island.

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   Where is Marion Island?

   • Marion Island is located between South Africa and Antarctica. Crews visit for a year at a time to study the Southern Ocean. Image courtesy of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Republic of South Africa. Marion Island is cold, windy, and remote—about half way between Antarctica and the southern tip of Africa.

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   Is Marion Island a good place to study the Southern Ocean?

   • Marion Island is cold, windy, and remote—about half way between Antarctica and the southern tip of Africa. That makes it a great spot for studying the Southern Ocean—from the weather to the seas to the abundant life. In fact, a dozen or more hardy souls spend 13-month stretches doing just that. Marion Island is owned by South Africa.

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   Where is Marion Island in South Africa?

   • Marion Island, one of the two Prince Edward Islands in the southern Indian Ocean, about 1,190 miles (1,920 km) southeast of Cape Town. In 1947 South Africa proclaimed sovereignty of the islands and established a meteorological station on Marion Island in 1948. The islands are otherwise uninhabited.

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   How old is Marion Island?

   • Marion Island is less than one million years old and is still considered an active volcano. Fascinated by Marion Island’s volcanic features, Dr Stander notes that 'in mainland South Africa, the Drakensberg Basalts are about 180 million years old'.

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   When did Marion Island become a part of South Africa?

   • In 1947 South Africa proclaimed sovereignty of the islands and established a meteorological station on Marion Island in 1948. The islands are otherwise uninhabited. A sub-Antarctic island of volcanic origin, Marion is 115 square miles (298 square km) in area and has a low, domelike shape rising to President Swart Peak (3,890 feet [1,186 metres]).

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   Marion Island, one of the two Prince Edward Islands in the southern Indian Ocean, about 1,190 miles (1,920 km) southeast of Cape Town. In 1947 South Africa proclaimed sovereignty of the islands and established a meteorological station on Marion Island in 1948. The islands are otherwise uninhabited.

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4. mousefreemarion.org › about-the-islandAbout the Island - Mouse-Free Marion

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   Marion is a jewel in South Africa’s Island crown – it is wild and beautiful, hosts globally important seabird populations and charismatic marine megafauna. In the past, Marion Island was visited by sealers and whalers who targeted the abundant marine megafauna of the island.

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5. www.citizen.co.za › news › south-africaResearch island: Marion tells her secrets | The Citizen

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   Mar 28, 2024 · Explore the secrets of Marion Island, South Africa's remote conservation haven, where scientific endeavors protect biodiversity.

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7. www.thebirdinglife.com › post › saving-marion-islandSaving Marion Island: Guardians of the Southern Oceans

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   Jan 11, 2024 · In the heart of the Southern Ocean, nestled amidst the icy embrace of Antarctica, lies Marion Island. This remote outpost, a jewel of South Africa's natural heritage, is facing a battle for survival with global consequences.

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   Apr 16, 2023 · Marion Island is cold, windy, and remote—about half way between Antarctica and the southern tip of Africa. That makes it a great spot for studying the Southern Ocean—from the weather to the seas to the abundant life.

9. www.dffe.gov.za › branches › oc_documents_researchOC research: Marion Island | Department of Environmental Affairs

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   Marion Island is 19 km long by 12 km wide, and the two islands (Marion and Prince Edward) have a combined area of 316 square km and politically form part of South Africa's Western Cape Province. The islands are volcanic in origin, with Marion having many hillocks (secondary craters) and small lakes.

10. www.dailymaverick.co.za › article › 2024/03/26Marion Island: Digging dirt and the roaring forties

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    Mar 26, 2024 · Soil erosion is of global importance, since it not only impacts the storage of carbon and nutrients, but also the production of food and the pollution of water resources.